Pakistan’s stay at the number one spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty20 International (T20I) rankings could be short lived, as New Zealand will face India today at Rajkot and a result in favour of kiwis could hamper the Green-shirts.

New Zealand suffered a humiliating 53 runs defeat in the first T20I against India and lost their top spot in MRF Tyres ICC T20I Rankings to Pakistan. They will now face the host, India, in the second game of the three-match series.

Pakistan grab top spot in ICC T20 International Rankings  

It they manage to win remaining two games against India they will regain their top spot in the rankings.

It is pertinent to mention here that, Pakistan became top T20 side after New Zealand lost to India in the opener of the T20I series. The match was also the last game for Indian veteran bowler Ashish Nehra, who bids farewell to his 18-year-long international cricket career.